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What is the best way to travel from Chester to Bath?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses, Trains and Flights for the journey to Bath from Chester. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
6h 14m
£22
£24
15
Train
3h 58m
£39
£76
4
Flight
3h 50m
£61
£104
27

What is the cheapest way to reach Bath from Chester?

You can get to Bath with just £22 by taking a Bus from National Express, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
from £28
tomorrow
from £24
Monday
from £22
Tuesday
from £22
Wednesday
from £22
Thursday
from £22
Friday
from £23

    Cheapest Buses today

  • National Express
    6h 46m
    0
    12:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:46
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    6h 49m
    0
    14:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    20:49
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    6h 33m
    0
    16:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    23:03
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    6h 14m
    0
    10:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    16:44
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30

    Cheapest Buses tomorrow

  • National Express
    7h 5m
    0
    14:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    21:05
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    18:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    00:25
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    8h 11m
    0
    22:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    06:26
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    6h 22m
    0
    10:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    16:52
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • Cheapest Flights tomorrow

  • Skyscanner
    28h 15m
    0
    13:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    17:40
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £61
  • Buzz
    7h 20m
    0
    11:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:20
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    0
    Buzz
    Economy
    from £76
  • Jet2.com
    5h 45m
    0
    16:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    22:15
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £83
  • Aer Lingus
    23h 45m
    0
    08:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    07:55
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £148

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    6h 57m
    0
    14:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    20:57
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    6h 20m
    0
    16:20
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    22:40
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    8h 11m
    0
    22:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    06:26
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    6h 41m
    0
    15:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    21:41
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    8h 11m
    0
    22:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    06:26
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    7h 42m
    0
    13:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    20:57
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    16:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    22:40
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    6h 52m
    0
    09:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    15:57
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    6h 31m
    0
    10:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    17:01
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    6h 54m
    0
    12:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:54
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    7h 42m
    0
    13:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    20:57
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    16:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    22:40
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • Cheapest Trains Wednesday

  • Transport for Wales
    4h 35m
    0
    05:26
    Chester
    Central Station
    10:01
    Bath
    Spa Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £39
  • Transport for Wales
    4h 9m
    0
    05:26
    Chester
    Central Station
    09:35
    Bath
    Spa Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £60
  • Transport for Wales
    3h 58m
    0
    05:37
    Chester
    Central Station
    09:35
    Bath
    Spa Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £90
  • Transport for Wales
    4h 5m
    0
    05:56
    Chester
    Central Station
    10:01
    Bath
    Spa Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £117

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    6h 31m
    0
    10:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    17:01
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    7h 42m
    0
    13:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    20:57
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    6h 52m
    0
    09:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    15:57
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    16:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    22:40
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    8h 35m
    0
    22:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    06:50
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    6h 36m
    0
    15:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    21:41
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    6h 24m
    0
    18:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    00:34
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    6h 49m
    0
    13:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    19:49
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25

What are the fastest trips from Chester to Bath?

You can get to Bath from Chester in just 3h 50m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

today
from 6h 14m
tomorrow
from 3h 50m
Monday
from 6h 20m
Tuesday
from 6h 15m
Wednesday
from 3h 58m
Thursday
from 6h 15m
Friday
from 6h 24m

    Fastest Buses today

  • National Express
    6h 14m
    0
    10:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    16:44
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    6h 33m
    0
    16:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    23:03
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    6h 37m
    0
    13:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    19:37
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    6h 46m
    0
    12:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:46
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28

    Fastest Flights tomorrow

  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 50m
    0
    13:50
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    17:40
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £153
  • Jet2.com
    5h 45m
    0
    16:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    22:15
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £83
  • Buzz
    7h 20m
    0
    11:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:20
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    0
    Buzz
    Economy
    from £76
  • Aer Lingus
    23h 45m
    0
    08:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    07:55
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £148
  • Fastest Buses tomorrow

  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    18:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    00:25
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    6h 22m
    0
    10:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    16:52
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    6h 52m
    0
    12:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:52
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    7h 5m
    0
    14:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    21:05
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    6h 20m
    0
    16:20
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    22:40
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    6h 31m
    0
    10:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    17:01
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    6h 41m
    0
    15:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    21:41
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    6h 57m
    0
    14:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    20:57
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    16:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    22:40
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    6h 31m
    0
    10:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    17:01
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    6h 52m
    0
    09:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    15:57
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    7h 42m
    0
    13:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    20:57
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23

    Fastest Trains Wednesday

  • Transport for Wales
    3h 58m
    0
    05:37
    Chester
    Central Station
    09:35
    Bath
    Spa Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £90
  • Transport for Wales
    4h 5m
    0
    05:56
    Chester
    Central Station
    10:01
    Bath
    Spa Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £117
  • Transport for Wales
    4h 9m
    0
    05:26
    Chester
    Central Station
    09:35
    Bath
    Spa Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £60
  • Transport for Wales
    4h 35m
    0
    05:26
    Chester
    Central Station
    10:01
    Bath
    Spa Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £39
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    16:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    22:40
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    6h 31m
    0
    10:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    17:01
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    6h 54m
    0
    12:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:54
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    7h 42m
    0
    13:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    20:57
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    16:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    22:40
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    6h 31m
    0
    10:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    17:01
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    6h 52m
    0
    09:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    15:57
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    7h 42m
    0
    13:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    20:57
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    6h 24m
    0
    18:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    00:34
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    6h 36m
    0
    15:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    21:41
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    6h 49m
    0
    13:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    19:49
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    7h 17m
    0
    11:50
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    19:07
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Chester to Bath

What are the most popular stations in Chester and Bath?

In Chester, you will usually depart from Central Station, Vicar's Lane or Bus Interchange, while in Bath you will be arriving at Coach Station, Spa Station or Spa University, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Bath from Chester? With 6 connections between 2 Bus, Train and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Chester and Bath, you can pay as low as £22 with a Bus from National Express.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from EasyJet Airline: you will get to Bath in just 3h 50m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Chester and Bath are National Express, Transport for Wales and Skyscanner, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Chester and Bath is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Bache or to Newton St Loe, and look at flights from Liverpool Airport, and landing at Bristol Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Chester to Bath?

The most popular companies between Chester and Bath, are National Express, Transport for Wales and Skyscanner. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express

Train companies: Transport for Wales

Airlines: Skyscanner, Buzz, Jet2.com and 2 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Chester to Bath

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Chester to Bath. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Chester to Bath

How can I reach Bath from Chester?

Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Bus, Train and Flight, with which you can get to Bath from Chester.

How far is Bath from Chester?

The distance between Chester and Bath is 205.0 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Chester and Bath?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 6 kgs of CO2, a train 7 kgs, a car 35 kgs, and a flight 50 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Chester to Bath?

You can get to Bath with just £22 by taking a Bus from National Express.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Bath?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Bath in just 3h 50m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline.

More routes to Chester and to Bath

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Chester and to Bath. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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